Chapter 63

30,000 survival points?

Zhao Futu just glanced at it and knew that even if he took it, it would be completely useless! Not to mention whether he could have the luck to encounter that 10% chance after using it directly, the enormous cost required for the second row of genetic modification also startled him! Even if he were sold now, he could not possibly gather 30,000 survival points. Moreover, if the next golden main mission, as this woman said, is a mandatory mission for all contractors, then this temporarily useless thing would be of no use to him, far less beneficial than exchanging for some immediate benefits.

Ling glanced at Zhao Futu, hesitated for a moment, and said, "The Hulk bloodline, except during transformation, is still within the human range. More importantly, the Hulk bloodline does not conflict with cultivation. The genetic changes of the Hulk do not affect the meridians of the human body. In the plot world, the Hulk mastered the automatic transformation ability through meditation!"

"So, this bloodline is far more suitable for you than others, as you can use the mental fortitude accumulated through cultivation to control the transformation!"

Upon hearing this, Zhao Futu rolled his eyes and retorted, "If it's so good."

"Why don't you use it yourself?"

Ling glared at him, her thin lips curling. Her mouth was small and delicate, like a cherry, with slightly thin lips. According to physiognomy, she was the type of woman who spoke without mercy, with a sharp tongue.

She shot Zhao Futu a glare and coldly said, "Do you think I could exchange for this kind of bloodline?"

Huh?

Zhao Futu recalled, comparing the Hulk's physique in his memory with the tall and beautiful woman in front of him. This comparison immediately made him realize he had asked a very stupid question. For a woman who insisted on wearing high heels even in the battlefield space, transforming into a Hulk who often ran naked would be more unbearable than being killed, right?

"No! I still prefer my human identity, and I don't have that many survival points. You might as well show me the other option." Zhao Futu shook his head and continued.

Although the woman's words slightly tempted him, it was only a little. The Hulk was too overbearing, and he didn't have a super elastic pair of underwear. As a person who was accustomed to pursuing stability, Zhao Futu was only initially curious about the Hulk bloodline. If he really had to enhance it, he would feel a bit awkward.

"Mutated humans are still humans." Ling pouted, but still put the blood harmonizer away.

She didn't have much cash on hand. If Zhao Futu chose this gold-level bloodline item, it would be the best outcome. This way, she could still have some funds left to buy other necessities. However, she was a very vain woman. It would be better for her to directly risk angering Zhang Jue and kill him than to say a lot of good things to sell the Hulk bloodline to this person!

Thinking of this, Ling narrowed her eyes and stared at Zhao Futu, huffed twice, and said with ill intent, "If it weren't for the vow I made years ago, I would never kill innocents unless necessary!..."

Zhao Futu was startled!

His face changed slightly, and he took a half-step back, a hint of caution appearing on his face!

However, at this moment, Ling looked at him with interest and smiled, then took out two silver-level items and showed them to him, saying calmly, "Choose one!"

Zhao Futu did not rush to look at the attributes of the two items but instead looked up and down at the tall woman in front of him as if he were seeing her for the first time. Her cunning, her pride, and her touch of neurosis made her a woman he couldn't understand at all. If he had to describe her in one sentence, it would be this:

— "This woman has a demonic aura!"

...

The two items Ling took out were both silver-level: a ring and a pair of earrings, with the following attributes:

"Xuan Gui's Power." (Condition: Good)

"Origin: Immortal Sword Era."

"Rarity: Silver Level."

"Materials: Xuan Iron Essence, Red Sun Stone, Xuan Gui Shell."

"Weight: 100 grams. (The weight of the item affects the wearing requirements.)"

"Equipment Slot: Finger."

"Effect 1: Strength +2, Stamina +8."

"Additional Skill [Xuan Gui Shell]: Activates a layer of earth-elemental essence on the body, increasing defense by 10 points, reducing physical damage by 20%, with an energy intensity of 100 points, lasting 30 seconds, with a cooldown of 24 hours."

"Additional Skill [Xuan Ice Shield]: Summons a 2.5 square meter ice shield in front, with an energy intensity of 300 points, lasting 15 seconds, with a cooldown of 72 hours." [Note: The ice shield shatters if the damage exceeds the energy intensity.]

"Evaluation: This is a ring infused with elemental essence, its core shell coming from a Xuan Gui, which will transform into a Xuan Wu in a thousand years."

...

"Song of the Succubus." (Condition: Good)

"Origin: Faerun World."

"Rarity: Silver Level."

"Materials: Succubus Soul Crystal, Mithril."

"Weight: 300 grams. (The weight of the item affects the wearing requirements.)"

"Equipment Slot: Ears."

"Effect 1: Agility +1, Stamina +2, Intelligence +5."

"Additional Skill [Succubus Scream]: Activates to deal 100 points of energy damage to all creatures within a 30-meter radius. This attack has a chance to trigger dizziness and tinnitus effects, with the trigger probability based on the target's saving throw. It will forcibly interrupt any ongoing spellcasting, with priority. Instant cast, cooldown of 7 days."

"Additional Skill [Soul Language]: Activates to grant the contractor the ability to understand soul language, allowing communication with any spectral beings. Lasts 10 minutes, with a cooldown of 12 hours."

"Evaluation: This is a very mysterious pair of earrings, said to contain a tragic love story."

...

Both silver-level items were relatively rare, with their attributes and special abilities each having their strengths. Such items were an irresistible temptation for Zhao Futu, but with only one choice, he felt hesitant.

The first one, naturally, was a top-tier defensive item. Both additional skills were defensive, which, for him who currently lacked defensive capabilities, could be a life-saving asset in critical moments! The second one, of course, was even more impressive, with a 30-meter radius area-of-effect attack, though it ignored friend and foe, the high damage and additional negative effects were undeniable. If paired with his powerful close-range burst, suddenly using this ability when near an enemy would be absolutely lethal!

"Which one should I choose?" Zhao Futu was uncertain.

After much hesitation, he ultimately chose the ring. His current weakness was his strong burst but insufficient defensive capabilities. Cultivators valued balance, and he was accustomed to acting alone. Without some means to save his life, future battles would not be easy. Moreover, if, as this woman said, the next mission would be a mandatory golden main mission, then an item that increased burst power would be far less useful than one that increased survival capabilities.

After Zhao Futu made his choice, Ling quickly traded him 30,000 survival points and two E-level soul crystals.

Then, without saying much more, she took the soul and turned to leave. She was afraid that if she stayed too long, she would not be able to resist the urge to kill this new contractor.

Because others could not detect his attributes, but she could see them clearly.